Spain striker David Villa withdraws from squad for World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein due to injury

Veteran striker David Villa's return to the Spanish national team has been cut short by an adductor injury.
Villa will leave the squad before they face Liechtenstein in a 2018 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old featured as a substitute in the 3-0 win over Italy on Saturday after a three-year absence from the team, before suffering an injury in training.
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